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University of Washington PROCEDURE MEDICAL ASSISTANT - ENDOSCOPY in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 237527
Department: EASTSIDE SPECIALTY CLINIC
Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/eastside-spec
Job Location Detail: 3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98004
Posting Date: 08/21/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4,664 - $6,673 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center- Eastside Specialty Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Includes intensive training to become an expert in Endoscopy procedures and equipment sterilization
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Located in north Seattle, Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Northwest provides a wide range of cardiac services, including early prevention, risk assessment and acute and chronic disease management. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support with Endoscopy equipment to provider
Obtain specimens
Follow regulatory guidelines and policies to clean and store endoscopes
Call and educate patients on their upcoming procedure; provide instructions and escalate scheduling concerns
Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
Prepare and clean exam rooms
Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
Assist in transporting patients as required REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board OR equivalent
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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